Native to Southern Madagascar, Madagascar Palm is a weird succulent with a
thick, spiny gray trunk that will reach 15 feet in nature. As a houseplant,
they are much smaller. They are scarcely branched and the base is
spindle-shaped. The trunk is covered with 2½ inch spines and the foliage is
arranged spirally at the top. Contrary to the common name, it is not a palm
are all, but tree has the shape of a palm. It is actually a succulent
related to Plumerias. The plant bears large, white flowers. The flowers
appear on mature plants grown outside. They are lightly fragrant but are
displayed too high up for you to really enjoy them.